When choosing between the Asus Vivobook 15X and the HP Omen Transcend 14, consider that the Asus offers a balance between cost and capability, suitable for everyday tasks and some light to moderate creative or business applications; it's also generally lighter, making it easier to carry around. The HP Omen, on the other hand, typically comes at a higher price, but brings stronger performance for gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning tasks, at the cost of reduced battery life and increased weight, which could affect portability. Prioritize your needs: if performance in demanding applications is crucial, lean towards the HP; if not, the Asus might suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the HP Omen Transcend 14.
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a balance between performance and cost, with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM for typical tasks, alongside reasonable screen quality, but its battery life and weight might limit its portability compared to lighter options. The HP Omen Transcend 14, meanwhile, boasts superior screen quality for more vivid visuals and generally longer battery life, making it more suitable for extended use and travel, though these features often come at a higher price.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X may offer decent graphics capabilities suitable for casual gaming and 3D applications, but the HP Omen Transcend 14, with a higher-end GPU and faster screen refresh rate, is tailored for a smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experience. While both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the elevated graphics performance and fluidity of the HP Omen make it a better fit for those prioritizing gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers superior CPU, RAM, and GPU performance along with higher screen quality, which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X, with slightly lower specs in these areas, may struggle with more intensive software. Despite this, the ASUS maintains an edge in portability and may have a quieter operating noise, which could make it a more comfortable choice for everyday use and light engineering work.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.9/10
8.1/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality, the ASUS Vivobook 15X offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but it may not provide the wide color range needed for precise engineering and design work, and its refresh rate isn't sufficient for the fast-paced visuals required by modern gaming and 3D applications. The HP Omen Transcend 14, on the other hand, has a display with higher resolution and better brightness, making it suitable for general use and detailed work in engineering and design due to its superior color accuracy, although it lacks a high refresh rate for optimal gaming and 3D experiences. Overall, the HP model excels in scenarios demanding color precision and visual clarity, while falling short for gaming, where smooth motion representation is key; conversely, the ASUS is a middle-ground option for general purposes but not specialized for high-end design tasks or gaming.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$525
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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